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     Rayford L. Bagwell was born on 19 October 1928 in Brewton's Mill, Louisiana. He was the son of Clarence W. Bagwell and Eva Verda Durbin. Rayford L. Bagwell died on 6 January 2012 in Saline Lake, Bienville Paris, Louisiana, at age 83 Mr. Rayford L. Bagwell, age 83 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at his residence on Saline Lake.

Born Friday, October 19, 1928 in Brewton's Mill, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Clarence W. Bagwell and the late Eva V. Durbin Bagwell. He was also preceded in death by his daughters-in-law, Karen Bagwell and Cindy Bagwell, and brother, Buford Bagwell.

Mr. Bagwell retired from Gulf States Utilities with 39 years of Service. He was a member of Antioch Community Church where he served as the Church Board President. Mr. Bagwell was a member of the Saline Lake Volunteer Fire Department. He lived on and loved Saline Lake, where he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Mable Brewton Bagwell of Winnfield, LA, sons, Richard Bagwell and wife Gail of Winnfield, LA and Larry Bagwell of Winnfield, LA, brother, Melvin Bagwell, sister, Betty Bagwell Haynes; 5 grand children, Damon Bagwell of Sulphur, LA, Heather Bagwell Watson of Sulpher, LA, Heath Bagwell of Winnfield, LA, Amy McDonald of Sulphur, LA, and Melanie Fruge of Kathleen, GA; 9 great grand children, Allison, Bryce, and Kylie Watson; Jacob, Courtney, and Joel Fruge; Mason, Andi, and Avery McDonald..

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Antioch Community Church with the Rev. Hayward Hossler and Rev. Lamar Carpenter officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Damon Bagwell, Heath Bagwell, Steve Brewton, Jonathan Brewton, Ernest Kennedy, and Mark Abel will serve as pallbearers.

     Joseph Allen Bagwell was also known as Joe Allen Bagwell. He was born on 17 January 1887 in Baxter County, Arkansas.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Joseph Allen Bagwell married Flora N. Pitchford on 27 December 1908 at Baxter County, Arkansas.^1,3 Joseph Allen Bagwell died on 9 April 1969 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 82.^1,2,3 He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.^2,3

     William Roy Bagwell was born on 18 April 1889 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ William Roy Bagwell married Ora Ethel Smith on 8 March 1917 at Izard County, Arkansas.¹ William Roy Bagwell died on 28 January 1934 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at age 44 of suicide by Carbonic Acid.¹ He was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Ora Ethel Smith was born on 4 December 1894 in Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas.¹ As of 8 March 1917,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Roy Bagwell, son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason, on 8 March 1917 at Izard County, Arkansas.¹ Ora Ethel Smith died on 8 August 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 52. She died in a traffic (car) accident.¹ She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Floyd Bagwell was born on 11 January 1891 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Floyd Bagwell died on 16 August 1892 in Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 1.¹

     Jefferson Monroe Bagwell was born on 16 August 1894 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Jefferson Monroe Bagwell died on 19 December 1906 in Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 12.¹

     James Wilburn Bagwell was also known as Jessie Wilburn Bagwell.¹ He was born on 5 December 1904 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ James Wilburn Bagwell died on 12 February 1983 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Alonzo Luther Bagwell was born on 27 February 1907 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Alonzo Luther Bagwell married Flossie Helen Jones on 21 October 1929 at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ Alonzo Luther Bagwell died on 16 January 1994 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Flossie Helen Jones was born on 12 April 1911 in Carroll County, Arkansas.¹ As of 21 October 1929,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alonzo Luther Bagwell, son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason, on 21 October 1929 at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ Flossie Helen Jones died on 22 October 2000 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 89.¹ She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Lorena Bagwell was born on 27 February 1907 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Lorena Bagwell died on 8 March 1907 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     Ethel Josephine Bagwell was born on 18 April 1903 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 28 September 1924,her married name was Hughes.¹ Ethel Josephine Bagwell married Hope H. Hughes on 28 September 1924 at Tulsa, Oklahoma.¹ Ethel Josephine Bagwell died on 22 March 1984 in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, at age 80.¹

     Johnnie Irene Bagwell was born on 7 July 1900 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 23 May 1931,her married name was Smith.¹ Johnnie Irene Bagwell married James L. Roy Smith on 23 May 1931 at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ Johnnie Irene Bagwell died on 17 November 1986 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at age 86.¹ She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Mary Esther Bagwell was born on 9 January 1899 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 8 January 1914,her married name was Fletcher.¹ Mary Esther Bagwell married William R. Fletcher on 8 January 1914 at Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ Mary Esther Bagwell died on 2 April 1982 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at age 83.¹

     Verda Ora Bagwell was born on 5 January 1897 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 5 January 1914,her married name was Haney.¹ Verda Ora Bagwell married Segal Webster Haney on 5 January 1914 at Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ Verda Ora Bagwell died on 29 December 1986 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 89.¹

     Donald Cornell Bagwell was born on 7 January 1921 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of William Roy Bagwell and Ora Ethel Smith. Donald Cornell Bagwell married Artie Mae Lawson on 29 June 1940 at Waggoner, Oklahoma.¹ Donald Cornell Bagwell married Hazel Clara Clapsaddle on 1 December 1979 at Collinsville, Oklahoma.¹ Donald Cornell Bagwell died on 21 March 2009 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 88

Funeral Services for Donald C. Bagwell have been scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Rev. Hobe Ewing will officiate. Burial will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Broken Arrow under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.

Donald C. Bagwell was born January 7, 1921 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma the son of William Roy and Ethel Ora (Smith) Bagwell. Don walked into the presence of Jesus on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 88 years of age.

Don was a 1939 graduate of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II as a Seabee in the Pacific theater and the Philippines. He married the former Miss Artie Mae Lawson on June 29, 1940 in Wagoner, Oklahoma. They spent 38 wonderful years together and enjoyed the home that Don built for them before Artie Mae preceded him in death. Don was a carpenter for 30 years at American Airlines before retiring in 1981. After retirement, he enjoyed building a second home in Alamo, Texas becoming a Winter Texan. He enjoyed fishing, photography, and traveling. When asked what was his favorite trip, he replied Visiting Point Barrow, Alaska. He diligently served his Lord as a Baptist deacon for over 50 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. To those that knew him he will be remembered for the strength that was shown through his hands.
He is survived by,

Daughter,     Nancy and husband Dick Hayes, Broken Arrow, OK
Sister,     Floy Rhea Jones, Jenks, OK
Brother,     Burl D. and wife Peggy Bagwell, Myrtle Beach, SC
He was preceded in death by sister, Jewel Marie Ramsey.

Step Grandchildren, Rebecca and husband Luke Snider, Wichita, KS
Diane Ronne, Seattle, WA
Tre and Chris Ronne, Edmond, OK.
He was buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Hilda Delores Bagwell died on 9 October 1955 in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was born on 9 October 1955 in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Norvelle Bryant Bagwell and Ada Marie Butler.

     Ada Marie Butler was also known as Marie Butler.¹ She was born on 8 September 1930 in Alamance County, North Carolina.¹ As of after 1947,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Norvelle Bryant Bagwell, son of Urias Bryant Bagwell and Mavis Spence, after 1947.¹ Ada Marie Butler died on 2 April 2017 in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 86.¹ She was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Clayton, Johnston County, North Carolina.¹

     Betty Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Urias Bryant Bagwell and Mavis Spence.

     Linda Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Urias Bryant Bagwell and Mavis Spence.

     Mavis Jeanette Bagwell was born on 24 February 1937 in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Urias Bryant Bagwell and Mavis Spence. As of after 1954,her married name was Austin. Mavis Jeanette Bagwell married Joseph Calvin “J. C.” Austin Jr. after 1954. Mavis Jeanette Bagwell died on 8 October 2017 in North Carolina at age 80
CLAYTON – Mavis Jeanette Bagwell Austin, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday. She was born in Johnston County to the late Urias Bryant & Mavis Spence Bagwell.

Jeanette was preceded in death by a son, Alton Ray Woodard, Jr., siblings, Larry, Norvelle, Virginia, & Betty Jean.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Joseph Calvin “J. C.” Austin, Jr. of the home, children; Warren Austin (Jackie), Doug Austin, Todd Austin, Bennie Bittle (Tonia), all of Clayton, Ken Poole of Virginia, Donna Bittle of Raleigh, Nikki Austin-Barbour (Joe) of Clayton, sisters; Annie Ruth Ford of Garner, Linda Blackmon (Larry) of Clayton, 8 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews.

She worked for Champion for many years. She loved being at home with J.C.

Funeral service 11 am, Wednesday, Everett Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with visitation from 9:30 – 11 am, prior to the service & other times at the home. Burial, Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com

Source: web. Strickland Funeral Home. Accessed 26 Oct 2017. Retrieved from www.stricklandfuneral.com.
She was buried at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton, Johnston County, North Carolina.

     Larry Gene Bagwell Jr. is the son of Larry Gene Bagwell and Charlotte (?) Larry Gene Bagwell Jr. married Mitzi Brown after 1980.

     Tom Sullivan is the son of Harold Edward Sullivan and Carolyn Schaefer.

     Tim Sullivan is the son of Harold Edward Sullivan and Carolyn Schaefer.

     Marianne Sullivan is the daughter of Harold Edward Sullivan and Carolyn Schaefer. Marianne Sullivan married Paul Cappel after 1970.

     Pam Sullivan is the daughter of Harold Edward Sullivan and Carolyn Schaefer. Pam Sullivan married Paul Wickham after 1970.

     Mike Sullivan is the son of Harold Edward Sullivan and Carolyn Schaefer.

     Colleen Marie Sullivan was born on 1 November 1958. She was the daughter of Harold Edward Sullivan and Carolyn Schaefer. As of 23 April 1983,her married name was Nelson. Colleen Marie Sullivan married Bill Nelson on 23 April 1983. Colleen Marie Sullivan died on 13 May 2014 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 55.

     Suzanne Sullivan is the daughter of Harold Edward Sullivan and Carolyn Schaefer. Suzanne Sullivan married Gary Richards after 1970.

     Jeslyn Cady Whitaker is the daughter of Katera Marie Whitaker.¹

     Eloise Marie Bagwell died on 26 May 204 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. She was born on 25 March 1927 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.^2,3 She was the daughter of Homer Virgil Bagwell and Audie Aquilla Bodine.¹ Eloise Marie Bagwell married Billy Joe Cagle on 13 August 1947 at Guntersville, Alabama.^2,3 As of 13 August 1947,her married name was Cagle.